KOWA BINOCULARS
a Brand cherished by outdoor enthusiasts around the world
a testament to quality.
The Electronics & Optics business of Kowa began the production of spotting scopes in 1952. Originally, they were developed as scopes for examining targets in shooting matches and saw official use in the 1964 Olympics Games held in Tokyo. Once discovered by birdwatchers, they gained unexpected popularity which gradually spread throughout the world of nature observation. Kowa Sporting Optics are highly appreciated as it is widely known that their quality and reliability are the result of more than half a century of experience and development. Kowa's larger aperture models enjoy a large market share in Europe and North America.
The Prominar line which includes models utilizing pure fluorite crystal to achieve optical characteristics unattainable with glass, is the gold standard of serious users.
Based on our experience that optics have to travel and endure all types of adverse environmental conditions, Kowa Sporting Optics are designed to be rugged yet lightweight, without compromising optical performance. The shapes of our products and their protective covers are ergonomically designed to optimize ease of use, and Eco-Glass is utilized in all lenses. Kowa offers a wide variety of products that provide quality optical performance for the outdoor enthusiast.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, Kowa has the right spotting scope or binocular that will exceed your expectations.
Eco-Glass is an environmentally friendly glass that not contain lead or other harmful substances.
OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY
FC Fluorite Crystal Lenses
Fluorite crystal is an ideal lens material with “ultra-low dispersion” properties not possessed by ordinary optical glass. This outstanding feature almost completely reduces the chromatic aberration (color blur) that occurs in the design of long focal length lenses.
These fluorite crystal lenses, manufactured with Kowaʼs advanced processing technology that was acquired over many years, provide users with the ultimate viewing experience.
Applicable Models: HIGH LANDER
XD XD Lenses
Kowa’s branded XD Lenses (eXtra-low Dispersion glass which has characteristics close to fluorite crystal), when combined with a concave lens possessing special dispersion properties, reduces a very high percentage of chromatic aberration (color blur). Their performance nearly matches Kowa’s flagship models which utilize fluorite crystal lenses.
Applicable Models: GENESIS Series, BD-XD Series
Chromatic Aberration
Fluorite Crystal or XD Lenses
Normal Lenses
Fluorite Crystal or XD Lenses
Normal Lenses
C3 C3 Coating
Kowa’s roof prism binoculars use a Schmidt-Pechan prism. One surface of the Pechan prism does not provide total reflection, so a highly reflective C3 coating has been applied. This allows for higher reflectivity than with silver or optically enhanced aluminum which offers a 99% or higher reflectance across the entire visible spectrum (400-700nm). This not only provides bright and sharp images but also accurate color reproduction.
Applicable Models: GENESIS Series, BD-XD PROMINAR Series, BD Series
MB Magnesium Alloy Body
A magnesium alloy body is formed using advanced thixomolding technology.
Advanced thixomolding technology provides the benefits of a high strength metal body but in a lightweight magnesium alloy structure.
The durability and reliability of these binoculars can withstand the most severe conditions which provide users the greatest degree of confidence.
Applicable Models: GENESIS 44, BD-XD PROMINAR Series
KR KR Coating
Kowa's KR coating protects the lenses from dirt and other foreign residue that may affix to the lenses during normal use. Even in cases where the lens is accidentally touched, fingerprints or oil can easily be removed through proper lens cleaning methods.
Applicable Models: GENESIS 44, BD-XD PROMINAR Series, SV Series, YF Series
Other Functions:
PC Phase Coating
Phase coated roof prism ‒ The Schmidt prism roof surface is phase corrected to ensure sharp images and outstanding contrast.
Applicable models: GENESIS Series, BD Series, SV Series
MC All-Surface Multicoating
Multi-coated Optical System provides precise color definition for a brighter and sharper image.
Applicable to all models
WP Waterproof Structure Filled with Dry Nitrogen Gas
The housing is waterproof and filled with dry nitrogen gas which prevents internal fogging. *Not intended for underwater use.
Applicable to all models
TW Twist-up Eyecup
Twist-up multi-step eyecups allow easy viewing even when wearing eyeglasses.
Applicable to all models
GENESIS Series
Flagship Model Incorporating 4 PROMINAR XD Lenses
Seeking a world of binoculars without chromatic aberration.
Flagship model incorporating XD lenses.
Model Incorporating “PROMINAR” XD lenses
The Genesis Series incorporates Kowa’s “PROMINAR” lenses. To attain the highest pinnacle of binocular performance, a total of 4 XD lenses (2 sets of 2 lenses) are utilized in the objective end of the binoculars.
This significantly reduces chromatic aberration and provides high contrast in the field of view.
Other Features
- C3 Coating
- Schmidt Prism Phase Coating
- Diopter Locking Mechanism
- Waterproof Structure Filled with Dry Nitrogen Gas
BD II XD Series & BD Compacts
Flagship Model Incorporating 2 PROMINAR XD Lenses
Advanced optical performance in a compact body.
High quality models incorporating a high performance.
These binoculars offer a high optical performance comprising bright and clear images, high resolution, and high contrast. They are easy to use and are perfect for outdoor observation. The high quality models can satisfy the requirements from beginners to experienced users with depictions of faithfully reproduced scenes of the outdoors.
Their lightweight and compact bodies do not tire users even after long periods of use.
“KOWA XD lenses”
Utilization of “C3 Coating”
This is technology for enhancing the prism reflection rate. By reducing the amount of light lost, a brighter and clearer field of view is attained.
Multi-coating processing applied to all lenses and prism surfaces
Due to the multilayer coating applied to all lenses and prisms, a bright and clear field of view is delivered.
Other Features
- Use of phase-coated prism surface
- Close minimum focusing distance
- Use of twist-up eyecup for easy viewing
- Rubber coating that is comfortable for holding
- Waterproof structure filled with dry nitrogen gas
SV II / YF Series
High Performance Fully Multi-Coated Binoculars
High-performance models that are widely applicable to the whole range of outdoor activities.
Cost Effective with Superior Optical Performance.
All lenses and prisms of the SV and YF series are fully multi-coated. Even though costs were reduced through simultaneous product development and the implementation of an objective focus mechanism (SV 32/42), the superior optical performance was maintained without sacrificing critical features like being waterproof and filled with dry nitrogen gas.
Newly utilized Kowa’s “KR Coating”allows for easy maintenance.
Kowa’s “KR Coating” is applied to the eyepiece and objective lenses. Due to the coating’s dirt-resistant properties, these binoculars are easy to maintain.
Other Features
- Stylish design that is extremely easy to hold
- Lightweight body that makes you want to use its large-diameter lenses
- Waterproof structure filled with dry nitrogen gas
High Lander Series
82mm Binoculars Incorporating PROMINAR Fluorite Crystal or Fully Multi-Coated Lenses
The large objective lenses, optical precision, and exceptional brightness are ideal for wildlife and astronomical observation.
These are the ultimate large binoculars.
Extended high magnification observation is comfortable with eye fatigue free viewing due to the stereoscopic effect of binocular vision. Large 82mm diameter objective lenses have excellent light gathering capabilities and provide a bright field of view with edge to edge distortion free viewing.
High-end “PROMINAR” Model with Fluorite Crystal Lenses
The PROMINAR model (BL8J3) uses fluorite crystal in the objective lenses which delivers higher optical performance.
Fully Multi-Coated Lenses
All lenses, prisms, and dustproof glass are fully multi-coated ensuring a clear visual range and sharp images.
Other Features
- Outstandingly durable and functional body
- Completely waterproof design filled with dry nitrogen gas
- 32x wide angle eyepieces provided as standard
Digiscoping System
Transform your smartphone into a supertelephoto lens.
Now you can combine the high quality camera and HD video functions of these smartphones with the power and legendary quality of a Kowa spotting scope or binocular to create an ultra compact, high quality super telephoto lens.
It couldn't be easier to start taking highly magnified images or HD video with Kowa optic.